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TOP GONG FOR COOBER PEDYCOMMUNITY HEALTH

The Dr+Group Arts Award - Rachel Young

The Telstra Small Business Award - 4Life Far North SA

The Telstra Large Business Award - ODT Australis

The Adelaide Showground Community Group AwardRemote & Isolated Children's Exercise

The Seniors Card Community Individual AwardDavid O'Connor

The Flinders University Education Award John Sutton

The WorkCoverSA Health AwardCoober Pedy Community Health

The Department for State Development Innovation AwardAndamooka Town Management Committee

The Food South Australia Regional Food AwardSundrop Farms

The Thoroughbred Racing SA Sport Award Brenton Daw

The StatewideSuper Tourism Award BIG4 StuartRange Outback Resort

The Leukaemia Foundation Youth AwardMichelle Reynolds

The Farmers Union Iced Coffee Hall of Fame AwardBIG4 Stuart Range Caravan & Tourist Park - Tourism2009; Sustainability 2013; Tourism 2014

Receiving the WorkCoverSA Health Award on behalf of Coober Pedy Community Health areMonique Harding - A/Practice Manager, Gai Di Donna - Manager Community Health, Susan Radeka- Diabetes Co-ordinator

Coober Pedy Community Health has beenrecognised for its valuable work in providing healthcare, at the South Australian Regional Awards heldon Wednesday 15 October at Roxby Leisure Centre.The awards included winners and placegetters from

Coober Pedy in a number of categories.

Taking out the health category for the Far North region,Coober Pedy Community Heath was commended forits commitment to improving the health of Coober Pedyresidents.

Community Health Manager Gai Di Donna said it wasan honour to be recognised.“Our staff work extremelyhard to provide high quality and compassionate care toimprove the health outcomes of Coober Pedy residents,”Gai said.

“We always aim to provide clients with health informationand early intervention activities to improve the overallhealth and wellbeing of this remote and isolatedcommunity.

“Our health service places a strong emphasis on buildingrelationships and partnerships between clinicians andtheir clients, carers, family members and the widercommunity.

“It’s this whole of community approach that has enabledus to provide such a high level of care and it is wonderfulthat this has now been recognised across the state atthe Regional Awards.”

Coober Pedy Community Health provides a range ofservices, including mental health and counselling,women’s health, community midwife, diabetes education,drug and alcohol, health promotion, early childhood alliedhealth, community aged care and Aboriginal liaison andhealth services.

Coober Pedy Community Health has also staged anumber of community events and activities over the past12 months, including:

• a Youth Health EXPO conducted at theCoober Pedy Area School ? the Rabbit ProofFence Virtual Walkathon• Men’s Pit Stop at the IMX Camp ground ?Community Foodies training incorporating a peerto peer model• Active Girls Group conducted inpartnership with the District Council of CooberPedy Youth Worker• Moving towards Wellness workshops forclients with chronic conditions• Tai Chi classes for the elderly and widercommunity• Promoting activity and socialisationthrough the Community Aged Care Ladies• and Men's groups.

The event hosted by ABC Journalist Spence Denny, wasa remarkable occasion with guests celebrating theachievements of individuals, groups and businesses inthe region.

Brand South Australia CEO, Karen Raffencongratulated, the winners from the region on theirsuccess.

“The evening was a huge success and a great wayto recognise and celebrate the many achievementsin the region, as well as the hard work that goes intothe Regional Awards - from the nomination and entryprocess, through to judging.

“I’d like to thank everyone who was involved,including the nominees, finalists and winners, ourjudges who put in a lot of time going throughhundreds of entries, and of course, our sponsorsand partners who make this special programpossible,” says Karen.

The highly robust judging process ensures thosereceiving awards are of a high calibre and areacknowledged accordingly for their contribution andsuccess in their category.

“The Regional Awards received a record number of190 nominations for the region and 2,346 acrossthe State. The competition was stronger than everbefore with very high quality entries. Both thewinners and finalists should be extremely proud tomake it this far,” says Karen.

All winners received an iconic glass pear trophy, hand-made by the Jam Factory, which has becomesynonymous with excellence as part of the RegionalAwards.

The winners are as follows: (See more page 8)

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7 DAYS WEATHER - Coober Pedy - an underground town, builton the back of opal mining

Coober Pedy is Australia’s real ‘DownUnder’, famous for its fabulous opals and bizarresubterranean homes. For generations, minershave dug into the white and orange rock to extractthe valuable, sparkling stone. The tunnels andchambers were converted into undergroundshomes in order to escape from the desert heat.

Coober Pedy ‘evolved’ as the result ofa massive post war Opal Rush where hardypioneers developed a make or break preciousgem industry in the desert terrain.

333 days sunshine

Enjoy LAWN BOWLS, TENNIS andTABLE TENNIS in the friendly atmosphereof the United Club Sporting Centre.

Spend a day on the most challengingGOLF COURSE in the world.

During Easter Coober Pedy holds itsannual OPAL FESTIVAL & GEM TRADESHOW

Arrive at COOBER PEDY on thefamous GHAN TRAIN

Visit the OPAL FIELDS - you’llbelieve you’re on Mars. Join tours to localmines to see how they work and get thechance to noodle (fossick) for your own opal

Take a tour to the natural landscapesoutside the town (see film locations like MadMax: Beyond Thunderdome and Red Planet)including the PAINTED DESERT, thecolourful BREAKAWAYS and the MOONPLAIN

Join the MAIL RUN out of CooberPedy to deliver outback mail! Take a leisurelyflight over the spectacular LAKE EYRE

Be part of the last frontier mining town andits living history 100 years on. For moreinformation on visiting Coober Pedy, go

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See the extravagantly built UNDER-GROUND SERBIAN CHURCH with it’smagnificent stained glass windows andcarvings.

Visitors can stay overnight andexperience underground life as the locals do!

Opal miners at work in Coober Pedy

Longest Day orSummer Solstice on 21 December 2014

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What’s Happening at the Drive-In?What’s Happening at the Drive-In?What’s Happening at the Drive-In?What’s Happening at the Drive-In?What’s Happening at the Drive-In?Coober Pedy IGA Fresh have this year raised$1,414.63 through the IGA Community Chest

program and matched the amount dollar for dollarbringing the total contribution of $2,829.26. DeclanCarter recently gave the cheque to the Coober Pedy

Drive-In committee members Sue Britt andSteve Staines.

“We continue to be overwhelmed with the support wehave received over the past eighteen months,” said SteveStaines, Chairperson of the Coober Pedy Drive-Incommittee. “Some of us have been volunteering our timefor over 10 years to keep this community treasure open.Tina Boyd and Damien Clark should be commended fortheir efforts to date in progressing Phase 1. It is great tosee all that effort appreciated.” he said.

“The Coober Pedy Drive-In is one of only two left inSouth Australia and such an important part of ourcommunity,” said Declan Carter of Coober Pedy IGAFresh. “We are proud to support such a worthy recipientand look forward to catching the first movie on the newdigital projector!”

The Coober Pedy Drive-In, with the support of Council,the South Australian Government and the community, hasraised $220,000 to keep the facility open. The volunteercommittee has been gradually working its way throughthe complex task of sourcing the projector from overseasand a customised shipping container from Melbourne. Theshipping container should arrive before the end of Octoberand the projector soon thereafter. Council owns the facilityand has been very supportive and a key partner in savingour much-loved drive-in.

Phase 2 of the project involves renovating the kitchenand serving area. This stage of the project has beencomplicated somewhat by the presence of asbestos inthe walls and ceiling tiles. Council has sourced advicefrom SafeWork SA in regards to the best way forwardand the project management

Dead People Voting?

How can dead people vote? Answer; well theycan’t legally but they have in the past.

Dead people voting is election fraud. Whenthe name of a deceased person remains on theelectoral role they are sent ballot papers. A livingperson can then fraudulently cast a vote in thedead person’s name.

According to the Australian ElectoralCommission’s (AEC) website, a deceasedperson is only removed from the electoral rolewhen the AEC is:• notified by the Registrar of Births, Deathsand Marriages (occurs on a monthly basis),or• notified by a family member.If a voter has dementia and is in an aged carefacility then the risk of fraudulent voting ismuch greater.

According to the AEC’s website:If your relative has dementia you will need tocomplete a form to remove their name fromthe electoral roll. The medical certificate onthe form must be completed and signed by aregistered medical practitioner. Once the formis completed please return it to the AEC.

The Coober Pedy Drive-Incommittee consists entirelyof volunteers and CooberPedy thanks you for yourefforts to date. We’d all liketo see the drive-in openimmediately butunfortunately the renovationswill take another few monthsto complete.

So… When will the grandreopening occur?

“The grants must beacquitted by February,”explained Mr Staines, “sowe’ve got to have it done bythen. If it safe then we mightbe able to show films as weare progressing throughPhases 2 and 3. So best casewould be around Christmasand worst case March orApril 2015,” he concluded.

committee is confident thatthis stage will be wellunderway by Christmas.

Phase 3 involves preservingthe old projector room andturning it into a walk-throughdisplay area. Phase 3 willoccur concurrently withPhase 2 once the projectmanagement committeesuccessfully completesPhase 1.

ELECTION “VOTE FIXING”CAN IT BE DONE?

The extent to which fraudulent votingoccurs with dementia patients in Australiais unknown. How much fraudulentactivity occurs in Australia generally is alsolargely unknown. In the United Stateshowever, election fraud has beeninvestigated and proven on numerousoccasions.

In a state senate election in Tennessee in2005, in which the outcome swayed onjust 20 votes, a post-election verificationprocess found fraudulent votes were caston behalf of dead people.

In a mayoral election in Miami in 1997the outcome was invalidated and a numberof election workers were indicted due, inpart, to votes that had been cast on behalfof dead people.

In yet another election in Illinois in 1982,election officials estimated that as manyas 1 in every 10 ballot papers were castfraudulently by dead people.

The AEC normally refer electoral fraudto the Australian Federal Police. If youstill feel concerned you need to contactthe correct authority.

Let’s hope the results of Coober Pedy’selection are fair and equitable and decidedby the people of Coober Pedy whoproperly inform themselves. 4 years islong time if we get it wrong..

The following information has been researched by the CPRT in response to anumber of resident concerns that vote fixing may be possible.

According to available information two waysexist where cheating can occur, or maybethree if smear campaigns are counted.

Declan Carter presents $2,829.26 to the Coober Pedy DriveIn committee membersSteve Staines and Sue Britt, with IGA Operations Manager; Colin Northway


St Nicholas Street was named for theSt Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church which is

located on that street.

The church was built in 1962 with money donated byKotrotsos, the father of Nicholas Kotrotsos, the 16-yearold boy who was killed in a mining accident. The churchwas named in memory of his son. A commemorativeplaque, in Greek, is located to the right of the churchdoor.

Coober Pedy Street andRoad Names

Where did the name of your street come from?Part 64 in a series

by Sue Britt

Michelle Provatidis has fond memories of growing up inCoober Pedy and special times like Easter when the wholecommunity got together. “Easter celebrations began withdressing the Epitafio with flowers on Good Friday, laterattending the mass on Friday night and following the Epitafiodown St Nicholas Street and onto Hutchison Street and backto the Greek Church, all holding candles as the whole townlooked on mourning the death of Christ.”

“Midnight on the Saturday night we received the holy lightfrom the Priest and everybody shared the lit candles. Thenwe cracked red-dyed, boiled eggs giving peace and love toeveryone. My father would take the light home and makethe sign of the cross above the main entrance to our homewith the candle. Later everybody would go to the GreekHall to eat Mayiritsa, a special tradition Greek soup, andcontinue to crack eggs and celebrate.”

St Nicholas Church 1972

In 1972 plans for an extension were submitted to the LandsDepartment for approval. The old church, built ofcorrugated iron, was left standing while the new churchentrance was built around the front of it. The work wascompleted in 1978 and the toilets and bell tower wereadded later. In addition to church services, the buildingwas used to teach Greek language classes to children.

The Greek population of Coober Pedy dramaticallyincreased in the 1960’s and 70’s. In large part this opalrush was brought about by news of the Christianosfamily’s fortune. Dr Archie Kalokerinos described theiropal discoveries on Ten Mile. “By then the whole fieldwas in an uproar. Team after team rushed to the TenMile, pegged out claims and started to dig. Men turnedup from everywhere.

Overnight a whole town sprang up and from Adelaide,Melbourne and Sydney miners came. Talk of opal andthe Christianos name was on everyone’s lips. The wholefield worked, watched and waited. Peter (Christianos)continued to take his shaft down. A fifth and finally asixth level were found and all were full of opal.” By 1972,the Greek community numbered over 1,000.

The plaque telling the history of the church

Kon Eleftheriadis helped with much of the building workand the furnishing of the church. When he came to CooberPedy in 1969, he found a small, bare church with only afew pictures. Now it is lavishly decorated. Icons,chandeliers, challises and a cross were imported fromGreece.

Other traditional pictures and items were made or boughtlocally. Kon planted the cypress trees and still looks afterthem and the 16 olive trees. He is a chanter. He has 35books of chants. During the services, many of whichare over 3 hours long, he stands on a podium (psalterion)and chants responses and hymns. He also helps out as acantor in the Serbian Orthodox Church.

Through the year there used to be four Greek Orthodoxcelebrations in Coober Pedy. A priest was brought up,usually from Adelaide, to conduct services for St Nicholason December 6th, Christmas and New Year, Easter weekand St Mary’s on the 15th of August. Now the communityhas diminished in size and only the occasional baptisms,weddings and funerals are celebrated.

Kon standing at the chanter’s podium

St Nicholas Church, bell and cypress trees

Michelle also has fond memories of Sunday School classesin the Greek Church and of the baptism of Chris Pantelis,when she became his godmother at the age of 12.

Behind St Nicholas Orthodox Church is Coober Pedy’sFirst Cemetery. Because of its location, between the GreekHall and the Greek Church, it is often assumed that thecemetery is Greek too, but, in fact, it predates the churchand the hall by decades, the first burial being that of JamesConnelly who died on 1/6/1921. The Historical Societyis pleased to announce an upgrade of the First Cemeteryfence by the Council Works Department which willimprove access and visibility.

Kon said the Greek Church helps keep their culture alive.“Everybody is welcome to come to the church and pray.”

Information fromOpal Miners Weekly Vol 1 No 5 1972 ; In Search of Opal,Archie Kalokerinos; The Old Cemetery - Lot 187 by KathCrilly, 1991; Kon Eleftheriadis 15/10/14Michelle Provatidis 15/10/14

The COOBER PEDYCENTENARY COOKBOOK has arrived

There will be an advance sale of the cook bookon Thursday morning at the Miners Store from7.30am so those of you who go to work can getyour copies.. Come and buy. They will make

great gifts.

The price will be $20 each and for those whocontributed recipes it will be $15 each.

Even if you don't want to buy the book, pleasestop by and sign your name on your recipe in a

special souvenir copy.


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A lot of town folk have said they need to know what I standfor as a potential councillor. Here are some of my interactionswith local people in the past few weeks.

Q: What are your views on the need for 24 hour policing?Answer: We have 24 hour police, it is just done differently.If you phone 131444 or Port Augusta then they notify ourpolice what the problem is and they attend the scene.

Q: What are your views on transitional accommodation andrelated housing as the vision for Coober Pedy’s economicfuture?Answer. Firstly, we already have an industry here and Ibelieve we need to focus more wholeheartedly on this, afterall that is why there is a town here and this is what we areset up for.

Secondly I believe that we need to respect the views of thecommunity as a whole. The community has spoken veryclearly and do not want a transitional industry. Our communityhas urgent needs of its own.

Q: What would you do as a councillor to help improve theopal and tourism industry?Answer: I think the fairest way to help our town becomevibrant again is to have serious discussions with our industryleaders in order to start working together as a productiveteam.The council needs to support the local industry, notdevelop a new industry. I don’t see that as the council’srole.

Q: Why should people vote for you Kyle?Answer: I hope that people will see that I have alwaysworked for the community anyway in all of my volunteerpositions. I am honest, straightforward and a communitymember with similar concerns about the direction of our town.Authorised byKyle Marie HAY, 293 Hocking St,

Coober Pedy SA 5723. Ph 0400 274 265.

Q&A Kyle Marie HAY Candidate for Councillor

Q: How long have youlived in Coober Pedy andhow long do you plan tostay?Answer: I grew up inCoober Pedy and left forsome years. I have beenback for 7 years and havebrought a house here.Iplan on being in CooberPedy for a long time.

Q: Why did you put your hand up to be on Council?Answer: I put my hand up independently and with a view tostanding up for my community. I have been wondering howand why the council is run the way it is. I believe the councilshould do what is right for all the people of Coober Pedy ina fair way.

Q: What committee's have you been on in Coober Pedy?Answer: I am the President of the Lions Club (for four anda half years), School Council and now the School GoverningCouncil and Hospital Auxilliary.

The drive-in is currently seekingvolunteers to be trained in the useof the new projector. Training willtake around 3 - 4 hours. If you are

interested please [email protected].

PROJECTIONISTTRAINEES

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Council records the attendance of all Councillors at all Councilmeetings. Up until Friday 17th October there have been 39ordinary, monthly meetings of Council during current term.Following is the attendance rate of each current servingCouncillor at those meetings since they were sworn in onthe 23rd November 2010:

Cr Baines – 90%, Cr Berry – 97%, Cr Rapaic – 77%,Cr Staines – 72%, Cr Crisa – 72%, Cr Maylin – 69%,Cr Bowman – 69%, the late Cr Walker 72% (this figuretakes into account Cr Walker’s tragic passing earlierthis year – RIP) and Cr Athanasiadis – 64%.

Other meeting contributions: “Motions on Notice” and“Questions on Notice”. Motions and questions on notice mustbe received by Council’s administration at least 7 days priorto a council meeting to give Council’s staff sufficient time toresearch the questions and provide answers prior to thecouncil meeting agenda being distributed.

Mayors and/or Chairpersons of Councils are not permittedto submit motions or questions on notice.

Up until Friday 17th October there have been 38 Questionson Notice since the current term began.

Following is the percentage of the total Questions on Noticesubmitted by each Councillor since the commencement oftheir current term:Cr Staines 71%, Cr Athanasiadis 13%, Cr Maylin 8%and Cr Rapaic 8%.Councillors Bowman, Berry and Walker did not submitany Questions on Notice.

Following is the percentage of Motions on Notice submittedby each Councillor since the commencement of their currentterm:Cr Staines 62%, Cr Maylin 13%, Cr Athanasiadis 7.5%,Cr Rapaic 7.5%, Cr Berry 5%, Cr Bowman 2.5%, CrCrisa 2.5%. The late Cr Walker did not submit anyMotions on Notice.

On the 13th May 2013 Cr Staines moved and Cr Bowmanseconded the following motion:

Based on the unanimous written support of stakeholdersas tabled, that the Mayor write to the Liquor LicensingCommissioner and request that the following conditionsbe placed on all licenses of all takeaway liquor outlets inCoober Pedy:

1. All patrons wishing to purchase takeaway liquor mustproduce photo identification prior to purchase;2. No sale of takeaway liquor to residents of people whoreside at a location where alcohol is prohibited.

Further, that Council support and participate in acommunity driven conciliatory delegation to visit the APYLands for the sole purpose of sourcing written supportfor the above points from the Executive Board of theAPY and further, that no other initiatives be raised withthe Executive Board during the conciliatory mission untila community consensus is achieved.

The motion was carried (i.e. successful).

On the 17th September 2013 Cr Athanasiadis moved andCr Rapaic seconded the following motion:That Council, Pursuant to Section 93 of the LocalGovernment Act, direct the CEO to convene a meetingof Electors with nature of the business to be transactedat the meeting as follows:

“Does the community support the construction of aHomelessness Support Service (aka TransitionalAccommodation Centre) in Coober Pedy?”

The motion was successful.

On 17th December 2013, Cr Athanasiadis moved and CrRapaic seconded the following motion:

That Council investigate the appointment, in conjunctionwith the Coober Pedy Retail, Tourism and BusinessAssociation, of a contract Strategic Consultant to look at astructured plan to guide a media campaign to ultimatelysolve the Commercial Power Price inequalities.


Also on the 17th December 2013, Cr Rapaic moved and CrStaines seconded the following motion:

Due to the recent advice given personally by Minister Piccolothat the construction of the Homelessness Support ServiceCentre (aka Transitional Accommodation Centre) in CooberPedy is a fait accompli and that the results of the CommunityImpact Assessment and/or the proposed Meeting of Electorswill bear no influence on whether the construction of theCentre will occur, that Council withdraws all support for theCommunity Impact Assessment and publicly condemns theconstruction of the proposed Homelessness Support ServicesCentre in Coober Pedy.


On the 15th April 2014, Cr Staines moved and Cr Athanasiadisseconded the following motion:That, from this date forth, any motion that is carried byCouncil that requires action is listed under “Business Arising”in each regular Council Meeting agenda until the intent ofthe motion has been carried out to the satisfaction of Council.

The motion was successful.

The Meeting of Electors took place on 16th April 2014; 7months after Council had passed the motion to hold theMeeting of Electors. 94% or Coober Pedy residents thatattended to meeting voted “NO” to the construction of theTransitional Accommodation Centre in Coober Pedy.

DISPELLING THE MISCHIEF - RUMOURS of poor attendance and poor community support by certain candidates for council havebeen circulating the community. In fairness to those who don’t attend meetings and also to candidates,

the CPRT has taken the time to research the official figures. Please keep our elections fair!


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Kingsley Barry Reynolds was born to parents Clemand Alma Reynolds in 1937 at Balaklava and raisedin the small country town of Owen, 80 kilometres

north of Adelaide.

Kingsley or “The King” as he was affectionately knownattended the Owen Primary School then secondary schoolat Balaklava.

At the age of fifteen Kingsley started work as a PostalClerk and Telephone Exchange Operator at the Owen PostOffice.

After completing time in National Service Training withthe Army in the 1950’s he decided to look around Australiaand New Zealand, where he worked for some time andoften spoke about going back to see if his old Kiwi matewas still drinking at the same pub where they had spentmuch of their time.

Truck driving and other casual jobs kept him WesternAustralia for some time where he fell in love with a younglady, however when the engagement fell through Kingsleydrifted back home to South Australia.

He often spoke about returning to Eucla on the WA borderwhere he had left his 250cc BSA motor bike due to a flattyre at that time. He reckoned it was left in a shed with ablanket over it, but returning to find it was another thinghe never got round to.

On returning to Adelaide he acquired a job in the AdelaideMail Exchange where he eventually was promoted to theposition of Assistant Manager. This job kept him busyuntil about 1975.

When there was a change in the colour and style of ournational bank notes people used to take old $100 notes tostores including “The King’s” hardware store to buy someridiculously cheap item and hand over a $100 note, onlyto have “The King” deliver a lecture on the tax dodgingopal miners. They would have him red faced and shakinghis head but would still return again and again to do thesame and receive the same treatment!

Much of Kingsley’s spare time was spent with community,serving as a volunteer with the St John AmbulanceBrigade, several years as Unit Manager.

He was also a committed member of the local Lions Club,serving on their management committee for several years.

Regular was the word for Kingsley. You could set yourclock to his movements, from the time he would roll downthe road to work or walk through the door of his belovedItalian Club where he was a Life Member and workedbehind the bar for many years.

Kingsley supported all charities which needed help. I’msure the Guide Dogs, Red Cross, Cancer Foundation andothers will all miss him.

In later years his health was hampered by heart and lungproblems which kept him dugout bound. Sadly a smallstroke saw him hospitalised where his condition quicklywent from bad to worse, until on the afternoon of the28th September 2014, aged 77 years he could no longercarry on the fight.

We have lost a good neighbour and friend. FarewellKingsley

EULOGY FOR KINGSLEYBARRY REYNOLDS

At this time several of his gliding mates, Peter Butler, DonNottle and Brian Underwood decided to give opal mininga try, and so, Kingsley decided he had had enough of theday to day grind of the Mail Exchange and would giveCoober Pedy a go too. Underground mining was not for“The King” so he purchased a noodling plant which heworked with his old mate Don Shepherd. This venturedidn’t prove successful mainly due to Kingsley’s andDon’s lack of mechanical knowledge.

After working at a hardware store on 17 Mile Rd which Ithink was run by Gypsy Les, he moved on to work in theHardware Store for Luke Lucas. Kingsley worked therefor more than 20 years and was well known for his hardnosed honesty, and I don’t think he could ever be accusedof discounting a single item, he was reliable and honest tothe last cent.

by Brian and Judy Underwood

Kingsley Barry Reynolds

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Biosecurity SA has identified the cattle diseaseTheileriosis in South Australia at a farm in the

State’s south-east.

The disease, endemic in high rainfall areas of New SouthWales and Victoria, is caused by a blood parasite andusually transmitted by bush ticks. It has no human healthimplications.

South Australia’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr RogerPaskin, said the discovery of the disease was madefollowing the death of five cattle.

“The disease seen in Australia is usually mild or 'benign'– deaths are uncommon in areas where the disease isendemic and clinical signs may not be seen at all exceptin each new crop of calves or in introduced cattle,” hesaid.

“The disease can however be more severe when it movesinto new areas, where animals have not been previouslyexposed and some animals may become ill and a fewmay die.”

Tick-borne cattle disease identified in SADr Paskin said investigations into the outbreak are stillongoing while PIRSA’s Biosecurity SA collates furtherinformation to establish the extent of the problem.

He said Theileriosis is a tick-borne disease usually carriedby bush ticks which hitch rides on native animals.

“Given the way the disease can be spread, in this instancea quarantine on the property would not be an effectivemitigation tool,” Dr Paskin said. “It is therefore for thatreason that Biosecurity SA is alerting producers andveterinarians to be aware of the presence of the disease inSouth Australia.

“It is also important that producers and veterinarians areaware of how to protect further animals from possibleinfections. South Australian vets have been made awareof this condition and farmers requiring further informationshould contact their local vet or nearest animal healthoffice.”

Dr Paskin said cattle infected with Theileriosis present awide range of symptoms.

“Affected animals have pale mucous membranes(anaemic), lose weight, are listless, depressed and runout of breath when moved,” he said.

“As the disease advances, liver damage occurs and themucous membranes show signs of jaundice (i.e. theybecome yellow in colour).

“In the early stages of disease, infected animals develop afever and pregnant cows may abort.”

Producers who suspect Theileriosis among their cattleare urged to contact their local veterinarian.

There is no specific treatment for Theileriosis andindividual nursing care is recommended. In most instancesCattle are known to fully recover from the disease.

Dr Paskin said that the disease affects cattle only and isnot transmissible to humans.

For further information on benign Theileriosis contact yourlocal veterinarians or nearest animal health office.


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When I was a boy growing up on the opal fieldsfrom 1957 I went to school with the aboriginal kids

and I spent a lot of time going out hunting andcollecting bush tucker with them. Later when I was

a teenager I would go out and shoot kangaroosthen take them to their camps. They were so

happy that I did that.

In later years, when I was mining in Lambina opal fields,I was one of the only opal miners that would let theaboriginal people come down into my open cut to noodlewhile I was working with the excavator. Many of theopal miners would not let them down and say they shouldwait until the dirt has been pushed out of the cut. I didn'tdo this because, as I told the other miners, most of thenoodling dirt would never be pushed out. That is why Iwould let them come down in my cut while I wasworking. I would always give them fresh rainwater andfood when they came into my mining camp at Lambina.How does this make me a racist?

A few years ago when we found "Donna's Rush" opalfield, approximately 50kms north of Coober Pedy andwell inside of the precious stones field, we were told tostop working because of some culturally sensitive sites.We had a meeting with the Antakirinja Matu-Yankunytjatjara Aboriginal Corporation (the AMYACCouncil) and they wanted us to stay 500 metres awayfrom the creek. We later found out that they had alreadycleared the same area for an exploration company lookingfor minerals. The exploration company’s buffer zone wasonly 50 metres away from the creek and opal miners were500m! We then had another meeting with AMYAC andthey agreed to 50 metres for opal miners too. They alsoagreed that we could keep working our claims so we did.At the same meeting I said that we would keep all thenoodling dirt for hand noodlers only. No noodlingmachines were allowed on the claims whilst the claimswere pegged. Everyone was happy with that. Sometimelater our claim was ratted (at least 10 times) by nightshifters. I found out it was a couple of aboriginal menwho actually left behind evidence. Some other aboriginalpeople told me who they were. I won't forget!

In regards to the Native Title Claim over the Coober Pedytownship and surrounding land, the Coober Pedy MinersAssociation Inc. was given a copy of the claim aboutthree years ago by the South Australian Government. Iam Vice President of the Miners Association and mymining partner, Paul Reynolds, is President. We were askedto read and sign the native title document or get a lawyerto review it. The Miners Association would have to paythe legal fees. The Miners Association has limited fundsso we thought the next best thing was to talk to theAMYAC Council members about our concerns and thepossible impacts to opal mining and living in Coober Pedy.We were told NOT to worry by one AMYAC councilmember (who I have known for about 50 years). Theysaid that they were only interested in getting the royaltiesfrom the big mining companies and there would be nochanges to opal mining or living conditions in Coober Pedy.We trusted the AMYAC Council members and signed offon the claim in good faith.

Sometime later we were called into the Mines Departmentfor a meeting and were told that there was talk of a fee of$200.00 per Precious Stones Prospecting Permit (PSPP).The arrangement was that it would be paid to AMYAC...what's going on here? After nearly 100 years of opalmining it has come to this?

We strongly opposed the PSPP fee.We argued that thefew thousand dollars they’d make would not be worth itas it would further damage an already struggling industry.They decided that the fee proposal would be droppedbecause there wasn’t much money in it.

I was later informed that it was all about compensationfor all the mining damage done to “their” land. They forgetthat, before the limitless supply of government “sit down”money, there were many aboriginal miners over the yearsand countless aboriginal noodlers. Many of them are stillhere to this day.

The volunteer members had raised a few thousanddollars to get the club started by collecting scrap steel,batteries and old cars then selling it to salvage and scrapdealers. I say, "shame on anyone that would take moneyfrom men and women for volunteering for the bettermentof our community.”

How can I show respect for the AMYAC council whenthey bring hardship on the people of Coober Pedy? Ihave spent a life time growing up with aboriginal peopleand have many close aboriginal friends that I respectand they respect me. That relationship was built onsharing the hardships of living in such a remote place. Itwas built by helping each other when one or more of usneeded help.

Let’s talk about what we can do for one another to helpour town as a whole.

Remember every person, regardless of skin colour orrace, must earn respect and trust and not demand it!

How can I show respect to the AMYAC councillorsand their native title claim over Coober Pedy when all Isee and feel is the life slowly but surely being suckedout of our town by a relentless thirst for money? Whendid aboriginal culture change to place greed for moneyabove the needs of people and community?

I believe the people that DON'T live in Coober Pedy,but seem to have a lot to say about what's going on hereshould stop and think that we (Coober Pedians) are thepeople that are suffering - black, white and brindle. Stopkicking your old community!

After reading my story, if you still think I am racist, sobe it, but I know that I am not. I just want to see us allhelp each other like we used to.

I grew up with the aboriginal people and they told meabout the different tribes and where they originally camefrom. I have more to tell about Coober Pedy and thesurrounding land, but I’ll save that for another day.

John Dunstan...Living on the opal fields for 57 years.

We were later told that some of our Precious StonesField was to be excised out of the area and opal miningwould be banned in these areas! We are now waitingfor an “Indigenous Land Use Agreement” (ILUA) andthe new map that will show us opal miners the areasthat will be removed from our opal fields.

What about Larkins Folly field? That was named afterthe Larkins family many years ago. Ted Larkins was anaboriginal opal miner in Coober Pedy and Andamookafor many years. And then there was Brown’s Folly,also known as the 23 mile, named after the Brownfamily.

How about Lennon field? That was discovered by BarneyLennon and his son Bernard. Barney was a gentlemanand a real nice bloke. He was also one of the hardest,toughest opal miners I’ve ever known. There were lot’sof aboriginal opal miners and they didn’t worry aboutdamaging their land, did they? A lot of the aboriginalopal miners worked with white miners as checkers behindthe bulldozers, because they had good eyesight for opal.

The Miners Association will call a special generalmeeting to explain the ILUA and the map to all ourmembers after we receive the ILUA document. Weexpect to receive the document in late October.

Since the Native Title claim was lodged over thetownship of Coober Pedy the town has been at astandstill. We are a frozen town, with no progress untilthe town ILUA is brought to the local Council to signoff on. So what does this mean? More compensation?More free money? Who will pay? If the Council has nomoney and the State Government has no money whathappens then?

Some member of the AMYAC council (apparently thosethat no longer live here) are insisting that we close our17 year old rubbish dump and relocate it to another siteat a cost of around $1.7 million dollars to Council. Whowill pay? If the Council has no money and the StateGovernment has no money what happens then? Allrubbish generated, indigenous and non-indigenous, hasbeen going to that dump for 17 years. If it was such animportant site why has it taken 17 years to lodge acomplaint? Could it be about money?

I have asked many aboriginal people about the dumprelocation and the cost. Most of them have said thatthey want it to stay where it is. I have also asked someof the aboriginal elders about the dump being a sacredsite and not one of them had said that it was. So wheredo we go from here? If the AMYAC council insist thatwe shift the dump then all the people, indigenous andnon-indigenous, of Coober Pedy will suffer!

Native Title compensation at theforefront of Coober Pedy’s future

A few years ago a well known long-time resident ofCoober Pedy approached the Miners Association withan idea about forming a gliders club in Coober Pedy.We thought it would be a good idea. It’d be a new activityfor locals and possibly bring extra tourists to town or atleast get them to stay for an extra day.

Land for the gliding club was picked out about 10kmssouth of Coober Pedy off the highway opposite theCraters opal field. The land was flat and within the opalfields but below any opal bearing ground. The MinersAssociation approved of the suggestion that part of theland be taken out of the Precious Stones Field. Some ofthe AMYAC councillors looked at the land allocated forthe gliding club and cleared it of any sacred sites.

They then asked for a huge amount of money for“compensation”! After some time they agreed on a muchlesser amount but it was still a fair bit. Many thousandsof dollars was given to some AMYAC members in cash.I stress that it was only some of the AMYAC councilmembers and not all that insisted on receiving money. Iwas very angry. It was not a mining or explorationcompany that was told they had to pay but a community,not-for-profit organisation run by volunteers.


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THE GREAT AUSTRALIANOPAL TOUR

The Great Australian Opal Tour was a brilliantsuccess. The participants on the tour were

gemmologists from all over the world and are hugefans of Australian opal. The tour was arranged bythe National Opal Miners Association (NOMA) andthe Gemmological Association of Australia (GAA).

The tour group included Dr Adolf Peretti, GemResearchSwisslab (GRS) the world’s leading gem laboratories forcoloured gemstones. Dr Peretti collected numeroussamples of Australian opal on his tour and will be runningthese through his laboratory along with opal samples fromother world deposits to look at the differences. KarenFox from the Canadian Gemmological Associationcollected samples of cracked opal to look at why theycracked.

We were also lucky to have two of the USA’s leadingjewellery designers on tour. Erica Courtney from LosAngeles and Deidre Featherstone from New York are bothwinners of numerous best use of colour in the AmericanGem Traders Association’s Spectrum Awards using opal.

There were 18 people on the tour including MaxineO’Brien, NOMA who led the tour and Anthony Smallwood,GAA who provided gemmological and geological insightson Australian opal.

We are hopeful this tour will have a number of positiveoutcomes for the Australian opal industry. The tourfollowed a presentation given to the Gem IndustryLaboratories Conference this year in Tucson by TerryColdham, GAA and Maxine O’Brien NOMA on theattributes of Australian opal.

The Tour kicked off with a cocktail party hosted by Andrewand Damien Cody and Max Lane at the National OpalCollection in Sydney. It then visited the opal fields atSheepyards, Glengarry and Lightning Ridge. They lovedthe underground mine, cutting demonstration and tail out.

The next leg included Eulo, Yowah (who put on a specialminers market) and Quilpie and finished in Coober Pedywhere we had a great time visiting an open cut mine,noodling machine and staying in an underground hotel.

The miners associations and miners in each location wereamazing and really showed the Tour the heart of ourindustry.

A huge thank you to the following: - In NSW the LRMA,The National Opal Collection, Kim Botfield, TonyCummings, Fred Mallouk, Sebastian and Hanna

Deisenberger, Jo Lindsay, Justin and Ruth Thomas,Elizabeth and Bob Smith. In Qld the Queensland OpalMiners Association, the Yowah Miners Association, EricStelzer, Ben Stoverink, Garry Burghoffer, Kevin Phillipsand Judith Enderli. In SA the Coober Pedy MinersAssociation, Yanni Athanasiadis, Paul Reynolds, Dale Priceand Tanya Burk.

By Maxine O’Brien

At the Breakaways, Coober Pedy (L-R): Kartikeya Parikshya, Gemfields; Rudi bus driver; Shel Canadiand Deidre Featherstone, Featherstone Design; Jacqueline Feng, Shanghai Moni Jewellery; YanniAthanasiadis, Umoona Opal Mine and Museum; Karen Fox, Cannadian Gemmological Association; FelixWu, Shanghai Moni Jewellery; Bryan and Irene Pavlik, Bryan’s Feine Edelsteine; Willy Bieri, GRSGemResearch Swisslab; Shreyas V Cotha, C.Krishniah Chetty & Sons; Maxine O’Brien, NOMA; WilsonMadden, Featherstone Design; Erica Courtney; Rose Cleveland; Anong Kanpraphai and Adolf Peretti,GRS GemResearch Swisslab.


New health networkfor country SA

All areas of country SA will be covered under a newsystem of health networks being created by the

Federal Government, which has been welcomed byCountry North SA Medicare Local (CNSAML).

The Government announced on October 15 that there wouldbe two such networks for South Australia with one to coverthe city and another for all of the State’s country areas.

Tenders are expected to open in November for the networks,which which will replace Medicare Locals and be taskedwith improving patient outcomes by ensuring that all healthservices work together.

CNSAML chief executive Kim Hosking said the decisionto allocate two networks to SA was recognition of thefundamental differences in the provision of health servicesbetween the city and in the country.

“For example, country GPs are expected to provide servicesin local hospitals, as most country hospitals do not havesalaried medical officers,” he said.

“Another very significant difference is the fact that wecannot rely on market forces to meet health needs in regionaland remote areas with small populations, so there are oftenglaring gaps in the provision of services such as mentalhealth and physiotherapy. The difficulty country people havein accessing medical specialists is also an ongoing issuewhich we have started to tackle through the use oftelehealth.

“As an organisation that covers a vast and diverse area,from the Barossa Valley to Ceduna and the Far West andfrom Yorketown to Coober Pedy, we are strongly positionedto tender to join the new network, in partnership with otherrural stakeholders, as we have a proven track record ofworking with regional health providers and communities.

“For example, we provide continuing professionaldevelopment for GPs, practice nurses and allied healthpractitioners in their local areas, we’ve funded grants forinnovation in the delivery of after hours services by GPpractices and projects to enhance the role of practice nurses,and we’ve created opportunities for different health disciplinesto work more closely.

“We also have an in-depth understanding of the health issuesin country areas, such as the challenges of providing servicesin very isolated areas and the particular needs of Aboriginalcommunities.

“Our recently completed Comprehensive Needs Assessmentfor the north and west of country SA, examineddemographics, projected populations, availability of specifichealth services and future needs such as more aged carestaff and support for people with chronic diseases to self-manage their conditions, all of which could become the basisfor future work to streamline health services in our region.

“We have also set up six local health clusters, which compriselocal health providers, community leaders and healthconsumers and provide us with valuable input on local healthpriorities and concerns.

“These clusters add value to the informal networking andcooperation that occurs between health providers and otheragencies in country areas.”

The Federal Government has indicated that the new networksshould be informed by community advisory committees andclinical councils and Mr Hosking said the clusters couldbecome the basis for these groups, depending on the skillsof individual members.

“We would seek to include existing groups and partners inother parts of the State that could fulfill these roles shouldwe be successful in our bid to provide the new country SAnetwork,” Mr Hosking said.

“We look forward to demonstrating how we can continueto improve health services and outcomes for all countrySouth Australians,” Mr Hosking said.

Aboriginal communities will have a greater say onhealth care and how it can better meet their needs,

with the introduction of a new Country HealthSA initiative.

CHSA Executive Director of Aboriginal Health Rob Zadowtoday announced the implementation of an Experts byExperience Register, one of a number of strategies thatwill provide a new way for people to voice what theythink is important when it comes to Aboriginal health.

“For the past 18 years Country Health SA has receivedvaluable feedback from Aboriginal Health AdvisoryCommittees (AHACs) representing different Aboriginalcommunities across rural areas of the state,” Rob Zadowsaid.

“The seven AHACs have been central to driving positivechange for Aboriginal health outcomes in country SouthAustralia and have contributed to important recognitionof the rights of Aboriginal people.

“However, the AHAC model has remained relativelyunchanged and we have seen a steady decrease inparticipation.

“In order to keep improving and ensure we meet the needsof Aboriginal communities, as well as nationally recognisedstandards of healthcare, Country Health SA together withthe AHACs, decided to look at the way the committeesfunction and how we listen to Aboriginal people.

“We have been working closely with the AHACs and thewider Aboriginal community to figure out the best wayfor Aboriginal people to inform the way healthcare isdelivered.

“This has culminated in the creation of the Experts byExperience Register, which will enable any Aboriginalcommunity member with a general interest in health careor a specific health issue to drive change in theircommunity.

“...Aboriginal people to informthe way healthcare is

delivered in Country SouthAustralia”

“People who join the register can choose their level ofinvolvement from being informed about Country HealthSA business, to providing feedback, being consulted orbecoming a representative.

“An Experts by Experience representative is the highestlevel of participation and will involve Aboriginal repre-sentatives using their own health care experiences to pro-vide feedback and suggest changes to different areas ofAboriginal health.

“What we are really excited about is the ability for newpeople to join the register, particularly our young Aborigi-nal community members who may have fresh and excit-ing ideas on how we can improve the health of Aboriginalpeople.

“AHAC members have been involved in the consultationprocess that has led to the implementation of the Expertsby Experience Register, and can automatically becomerepresentatives of the register.

“This is an exciting change for Aboriginal health in SAand we will continue to work closely with all AboriginalCommunity Controlled Health Services, the AboriginalHealth Council of SA, other key Aboriginal stakeholdersand the wider Aboriginal population to continually improvethe way we deliver Aboriginal health care.”

All Experts by Experience representatives will be providedwith training as well as opportunities to meet with otherrepresentatives.

Feedback provided by members of the Experts by Expe-rience Register will be used to develop Aboriginal serv-ices and policy within Country Health SA.

For more information about the Experts by ExperienceRegister or to join, please phone 08 8226 8409 or visithttp://www.countryhealthsa.sa.gov.au/Services/ExpertsbyExperienceAboriginalHealth.aspx

More than 21,000 light vehicles were defected in SA inthe 2013/14 financial year, so RAA is reminding motor-ists to maintain their vehicle to avoid a defect.

RAA Senior Manager Mobility and Automotive Policy,Mark Borlace said vehicles need a lot of maintenance workand any part of your vehicle that is damaged and doesn’tallow it to be driven safely, or even at all, can result in itbeing defected.

“A vehicle can have more than one problem, so out of the21,433 vehicles that were defected, 33,083 defect issueswere recorded,” said Mr Borlace.

“Of the vehicles defected last financial year, there werefive major issues noted that all vehicle owners should beaware of: lights, tyres, oil and fuel leaks, and suspensionproblems.”

Legally all lights and turn signals need to be in good work-ing condition for you to be safely seen on the roads. With9,246 of the vehicles defected having a light issue, it’s aclear reminder for motorists to regularly check their lightsand indicators.

“Turn your lights on and walk around the vehicle to makesure they are all working. Use a shaded area like under acarport or in the garage because the globes will be easierto see.“

To check your brake lights, ask for someone to standnear the rear of the vehicle while you press the brakepedal, or reverse up to a reflective wall like a glass win-dow or shed door to check the reflection of the lights.Make sure you check your hazard lights and indictors atthe same time.

”The second most common defect issue was tyres, somake sure all wheel studs and nuts are intact, with nonemissing or broken. The rims can’t have any bends orcracks and the tyres need to be the correct size and type,with sufficient tread depth.

“Check your tyres by kneeling down to see the tread area– you should have a tread depth of at least 1.5mm and ifyou don’t have a tread checker, a match head is a goodsubstitute. Don’t forget to check the spare.

“Oil and fuel leaks are also very serious, so if you noticeany stains or damp patches on your driveway, then youhave fluid leaking. There’s a good chance it will either beoil, fuel or coolant, so have it checked out by your me-chanic as soon as possible.

“Suspension problems were also noted on 1,458 vehi-cles, so if you feel like your car is bouncing around onthe road more than it normally does, or it changes direc-tion after you brake or accelerate, then your suspensionsystem or steering joints require some work at the me-chanic.

“Other issues including inoperable windows, seatbelts,door locks and number-plates that weren’t completelyvisible were found on a lot of vehicles, so it’s importantto keep on top of any problems your car has.”

Top 5 most common defects:

Lights: 9,246; Tyres: 9,218Other (includes issues such as inoperable windows,seatbelts, door locks etc.): 5,332Oil/Fuel Leak: 1,784Suspension: 1,458

The top 5 reasons vehicles are being defected


Some above average Temperatures greeted all who triedGolf in the recent successful Coober Pedy Golf Open.With over 20 playing in the Old Timers Mine Ambroseand a good number in the Sunday Open, an enjoyableweekend was had by all. During the weekend many localsand tourists dropped in to the Clubhouse for a drink, chat,or superb meal courtesy of Cheffs Chris Reynolds andTrish Turner and their own My Kitchen Rules! The mealswere as good as it gets.

The winners of the Old Timers Mine Ambrose were ChadMenzies( Roxby), and locals Peter Woods, Martin Gravaand Robert Newton. Peter Woods won the Longest Drivefor men and Amandine Bachman Caire for women. MitchellThompson won Nearest the Pin. The local Police Team,Pearl’s Team, The Captain’s Team and the Young peoplesTeam, had varying degrees of Golfing success and stayingpowers. It was definitely a system cleansing day.

After a very close tussle R. Charman with 89 beat R.Passmore with 91, both from Roxby Downs, for the OpenChampionship. In another close game, Nadine Lewis heldout Amandine Bachman Caire to win the Ladies Open. L.Johnson from Theiss won the Handicap by one from M.Thompson from OZ Minerals. R. Passmore won theLongest Drive. M. Hart was our happy NAGGA.

COOBER PEDY GOLF OPENHELD OCT 4TH/5TH 2014

Sponsorship was so appreciated by the Winners this yearand it enabled a successful weekend. Combined withthe First Class meals and the good condition of theCourse(repaired during the year by the DCCP Council)our tradition of highlighting the town’s unique Golf Coursewas not only possible and Profitable, but also a credit tothe Committee.

A possibility for next year, the Centenary of CooberPedy, is to hold the Open the weekend of 18th/ 19thJuly to coincide with the British Open being held at TheRoyal and Ancient St Andrews. It has an excitingmarketing potential for all; with any ideas and supportwelcomed.

Many thanks to all who Sponsored; My Golf Pro, OZMinerals, Theiss, Desert Cave, Opal Inn, IGA, MikeMaylin, Opalios, John and Yokas Opal, Comfort Inn,Johns Pizza, Old Timers Mine.

The Club is in the process of getting Sponsorship foreach of the 18 Holes and are open to support. TwilightGolf will begin on Friday 24th Oct 6.00pm. Junior Golfis happening Saturdays 9.00 -11.00am

Michelle Provatidis

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Your concerns, my concerns

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DEATH OF FR. BILLWAUCHOPE 27-9-2014Long time residents of Coober Pedy and the Bushwould remember with great affection and gratitudeFr. Bill Wauchope, who was the Catholic Priest for

the Bush from 1958 – 1964.

Residing in Hawker he used to travel the outback in hisold Combie Van, visiting Homesteads, Fettlers andHighways camps and all Communities along the way. Hewas the last of the Bush Priests as his replacement in late1964, Fr. Frank Cresp, took up residence in Coober Pedyin 1965.

In his unassuming way and respectful manner Fr.Wauchope, was a kind and encouraging face of God forthose who knew him. His faithfulness to the “mission”saw him visit regularly and become a seamless part ofpeoples lives.

He was a Priest for over 60 years and passed away inPort Pirie, where he had retired 9 years previously. HisFuneral was conducted in St.Mark’s Cathedral Port PirieOctober 9th 2014. Bush and Coober Pedy people madeup a huge congregation of locals and people from themany Country Parishes where he served. A peoples’Priest and humble Servant of God.

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Sandy WilliamsHave your say about Coober Pedy issuesHave your say about Community driven

development

Authorised by Sandy Williams 885 Watkins StreetCoober Pedy SA 5723

Authorised by Michelle Provatidis Lot 7 Hutchison StreetCoober Pedy SA 5723

NETBALLFINALS ARE

HERECome and cheer your teams on as they battle it

out for a place in this years 2014Netball Grand final

1st game elimination final Detonators V Cometsat 6pm

2nd game Qualifying final Saints V Eagles at7pm

All spectators are welcome to come to theschool gym

& remember this is a community event so let’skeep it positive for all to enjoy

Ben Buller

CPFC President

Local happenings

Data retention laws could ramp up councilssnooping on ratepayers!

Local governments across Australia could soon accessup to two years of personal information including socialmedia, location data and mobile phone records under newdata retention laws proposed by the Abbott Government.

Australian Greens Senator for South Australia PennyWright said the laws were being passed under the guiseof counter-terrorism measures, but would actually havemuch broader consequences.

“These laws will require telecommunications companiesand social media sites to hold up to two years-worth ofcustomer information, which local governments could then

request without needing to apply for a warrant,” she said.“It doesn’t matter if that ratepayer has committed a crimeor not, their personal information will be stored andaccessible.”

Senator Wright said there was little reason for a furtherexpansion in local council surveillance.

“Councils are already collecting data from residents’mobile phones, corruption watchdogs and the AustralianTaxation Office and this is not only to conduct criminalinvestigations but also to enforce fines for unregisteredpets and illegal rubbish dumping,” she said.

“National security concerns have little to do with latelibrary fees. These counter-terror laws turn everyAustralian citizen into a suspect.”

The Australian Greens have launched a campaign to stopthe legislation from passing through the Parliament, withan online competition and petition.

Further information here: http://greensmps.org.au/campaigns/stopdataretention

(Media Release by Australian Greens 21-10-2014)

CLASSIFIEDS ADVERTISINGSee page 2 for Rates, Deadlines & Publishing Dates


Providing a regular service toCoober Pedy, Oodnadatta, Marla

and surrounding areas

Truckin’ Frozen, Perishable andGeneral Freight.

Also Specialising in Livestock,Wool and Bulk Cartage Phone: (08) 8280 5033Mobile: 0408 859 037Fax: (08) 8280 5788

Address: 397 Burton RoadBurton SA

MACHINERY FOR SALE

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Advertising agencies, advertisers andother contributors accept full

responsibility for the contents ofadvertisements and other submitted,

signed material and agree toindemnify the publishers against any

claim or proceedings out of thepublication of such advertisements

or material.Provision of material or copy forpublication in the Coober Pedy

Regional Times Newspaperconstitutes acceptance by

advertisers, advertising agencies andother contributors of this condition.

McEvoy TransportUpper Eyre Peninsulato the WA – SA Border

McEvoy’s – We Care forUpper Eyre

ADELAIDE DEPOTLocation: 397 BURTON ROAD

BURTONPh: 08 82808044

Fax: 08 8280 [email protected]

FOR SALE - DRILL

TUNNELLING MACHINE & TrailerBlower with new 150 HP Detroit

Generator, with 63KVA near new.All mounted on seperate trucks

Everything included - POARing Bert Wilson 86725 418

POSITION VACANT

Investigator Drill - Serial No. 123Good condition, situated at Lambina

Opal Fields$65,000 ONO; PH 0886 705181

Dugout with Excellent ViewsLot No. 1289, Tupper Close,

Coober PedyAssessed Value $65K

Will swap for Gem Opals, Shells& Fossils

Asking $40,000 Negotiable.Call Peter 0408-087019

PUBLIC NOTICEPOSITION VACANT

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...provide balanced

care to every client

Assistants inNursing/MidwiferyEnrolled NurseCadetship Program 2015Country Health SA

Country Health SA is looking to recruit

motivated and enthusiastic Assistants in

Nursing to kick-start their careers in the

nursing profession.

Positions are available at:• Coober Pedy• Job Ref: 547571

As an eligible participant, you will

complete the nationally recognised

Diploma of Enrolled Nursing whilst

undertaking a supported work placement

to build your nursing knowledge and

skills.

Country South Australia offers a unique

range of health care environments and

close community contact that is unique

to the country setting.

People from Aboriginal or Torres Strait

Islander descent are encouraged to

apply.

www.health.sa.gov.au/careers

1300 882 992

Mining Act 1971Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 28 (5) of the Mining Act 1971, that the Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy proposes to grant an Exploration Licence over the undermentioned area.

Applicant: BHT Minerals Pty Ltd Location: Mount Arthur Area – approx.

60 km east of OodnadattaPastoral Leases: Allandale, MacumbaTerm: One yearArea in km2: 474Ref: 2014/00116

Plan and co-ordinates can be found on the Department of State Development website: http://www.minerals.statedevelopment.sa.gov.au/public_notices or by phoning Mineral Tenements on 08 8463 3103.

J MartinMining Registrar

www.statedevelopment.sa.gov.au4617487

Mining Act 1971Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 28 (5) of the Mining Act 1971, that the Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy proposes to grant Exploration Licences over the undermentioned areas.

Applicant: Vale Australia EA Pty Ltd Location: Mabel Creek Area – approx.

65 km WNW of Coober Pedy Pastoral Lease: Mabel CreekTerm: Two yearsArea in km2: 747Ref: 2014/00029

Applicant: Endeavour Copper Gold Pty LtdLocation: Pompeter Rocks Area – approx.

20 north and 55 km WSW of Tarcoola

Pastoral Lease: WilgenaTerm: Two yearsArea in km2: 317Ref: 2014/00164

Applicant: Vale Australia EA Pty LtdLocation: Mabel Creek Area – approx.

35 km northwest of Coober PedyPastoral Leases: Mount Clarence, Mabel CreekTerm: Two yearsArea in km2: 339Ref: 2014/00174

Plans and co-ordinates can be found on the Department of State Development website: http://www.minerals.statedevelopment.sa.gov.au/public_notices or by phoning Mineral Tenements on 08 8463 3103.

J MartinMining Registrar

www.statedevelopment.sa.gov.au4639581

BUNGALA ABORIGINALCORPORATION

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

19TH November 2014AGENDA

1. To confirm minutes of the lastgeneral meeting

2. To receive concerning theactivities and businessduring the preceding

financial year;

3. To elect an Auditor and

4. General Business

The Bungala AboriginalCorporation Annual General

Meeting will commence at 11.00amat the Italian Club, Coober Pedy

followed by a BBQ

Yours SincerelyLarl ZadaSecretary

Board of Managemen

PUBLIC NOTICE

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Coober Pedy Regional Timesemail:[email protected]

Tel: 08 86725920

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COOBER PEDY MINERSASSOCIATION INC. (CMPA)

ANNUAL GENERALMEETING

2PM, 23RD NOVEMBER 2014

ITALIAN CLUB

ALL CPMA MEMBERSWELCOME


CLASSIFIEDPOSITIONS VACANT

The following positions are availableApply via written application. All applications are welcome

2015

A GRADE COACH

JUNIOR COACHES

SAINTS EAGLES

DETONATORS & COMETS

Send applications to Ben BullerCPFC President

[email protected] written applications PO box 336

Coober Pedy SA 5723

POSITION VACANT

Assistant YouthDevelopment Officer

40-45 hours Fortnight - weekendwork required

To commence A.S.A.P

Job Specification is available atfront desk, District Council of

Coober Pedy.Please submit cover sheet

addressing job spec, and resume.

All Enquiries and Applications toSophie Reynolds on 0427 264 969

Applications Close ThursdayNovember 20th 2014 at 5:00pm

Child Protection SystemsRoyal Commission

underwayWork has commenced on the ChildProtection Systems Royal Commissionwith preliminary legal work, establishmentof the Office and consultations nowunderway.

A formal investigation process will beginearly next month when the RoyalCommissioner, the Honourable MargaretNyland AM, will call for submissions fromany person or organisation who may haveinformation relevant to the Terms ofReference of the Royal Commission.

The Royal Commission has set a schedulefor its work, which will include a series ofhearings where evidence will be taken fromrelevant people. It is anticipated at thisstage that the hearings will be in private,with a power to hold public hearings inspecial circumstances.

Individual cases will not be investigated aspart of the Royal Commission’s work,except where they highlight systemicproblems relevant to the Terms ofReference. Any criminal matters identifiedduring the investigation process will bereferred to the appropriate authorities.

The Royal Commission has also welcomedthe appointment of Counsel Assisting, withMs Emily Telfer commencing work on theinvestigation into child protection systemsthis month.

Ms Telfer joins the Royal Commissionfrom the Office of the Director of PublicProsecutions where she has worked forthe past fourteen years, most recently as aSenior Prosecutor involved managing ateam of trial prosecutors and working onhigh profile and complex trials, includingtrials involving abuse of children.

Ms Telfer brings a wealth of knowledgeand experience from her extensiveinvolvement with vulnerable children in aprosecution environment. She hasexperience in the challenges of serviceprovision to remote communities, havingpreviously worked as a solicitor at theOffice of the Director of PublicProsecutions working in country areas,including the APY Lands. She has alsopreviously worked for the Legal ServicesCommission in criminal defence work, inparticular acting for children and youngpeople charged with criminal offences.

A free-call telephone line and website hasalso been established to provide furtherinformation about the Child ProtectionSystems Royal Commission and itsinvestigations.

While the Royal Commission is not in theposition to provide support or counsellingservices for victims, the website containsinformation to guide people to anappropriate service.

Please visit www.childprotectionroyalcommission.sa.gov.au regularly toremain updated on the progress of the Royal Commission. Or to contact the

Royal Commission please call 1800 826 866.

Linc Energy Spuds first ofthree wells in theArckaringa Basin

Each of these three (3) wells will becompleted in two (2) sections with an initial“pre collar” section drilled and “cased off”prior to a larger rig continuing to targetdepth (TD) and completion. The purposeof drilling the wells in two sections is toensure the integrity of the region’s sub-surface water systems as a priority. Themethod of completing the program in two(2) distinct consecutive stages was selectedas it is considered best practice andprovides the most cost effective solutionfor shareholders.The full program is expected to take fourmonths.

Linc Energy Executive Chairman, PeterBond, said; “We are incredibly excited toannounce the spudding of the first of ourwells in this exploration program given thesize of the prize at stake. Drilling thesewells is the next step in continuing theprocess of unlocking the potential of theArckaringa Basin opportunity to furtherdefine this world class asset. We have agreat track record in drilling and appraisingunder-explored or under-exploited assetsand creating significant value forshareholders and we look forward to doingit again”.

Linc Energy Ltd has announced (13October 2014) that it spudded the firstof its three (3) well drilling program in

the Arckaringa Basin near CooberPedy in South Australia over that

weekend.

The exploration program is focused onthree deeper sections of the organic rich,highly prospective Boorthanna trough, andwill intersect targets within the StuartRange, Boorthanna and pre-Permianformations which formed the basis for themajority of the prospective resourcesseparately identified by both GustavsonAssociates and DeGolyer andMacNaughton as previously announced. Todate no previous drilling has intersected theformations at depth and the results of thesewells will be critical to understanding thebasin in detail.

Samples and core recovered during drillingactivity will be sent for analysis. Analysiswill include:

• Thermal Maturity – to confirmthermal gradient projections in eachof the three holes;• Source Rock – to confirm sourcerock quality of Stuart Range,Boorthanna and pre-Permianformations;• Logging of all core holes; and• Open hole well testing if moveablehydrocarbons are detected.

Assessment of the data collected in thisfirst phase of drilling will determine the nextdevelopment steps. Given these wells aredesigned to better understand the basin inthe first instance, Linc Energy will notattempt to stimulate or flow test these wellsin this initial program.

Historical Arckaringa Basin Drilling


Mine Rescue Training(Alternate Saturdays)

LEGO CLUB 10am—12pm5 year olds and up Lions Club.Does not run on the LastSaturday of the Month

FRIDAYS

TUESDAYS

Netball competition6:00 and 7:00pm School Gym

BABY BOUNCE RHYME &TODDLER STORY TIME 10amLibrary Catering for 0 to 5 y/o

Golf (CP Golf CourseRegistration 12:00 noonTee off time 12:30

PLAY TIMECatering for 0 to 5 year olds2.00pm—3.30pmSchool Gymnasium

Catacomb Church Serviceand Sunday School 9:30amSunday. Bus pickup available.Ph 8672 5038

SATURDAYS

SUNDAYS

WEDNESDAYS

THURSDAY

ART & CRAFT PLAYGROUP10.30am—11.30am Lion’s HallCaters for 2-4 year olds & caregivers

TJITJI TJUTA INKANYINI PUKULPA12pm—2pm A Playgroup for 0-5 yearolds and caregivers. Home Makers,Umoona Community, Lunch &Activities.“Pick up available Ph: 86723066”

DISTRICT COUNCIL MEETINGS3nd Tuesday each month at 7pm

CFS TRAINING 7pmNew Members Welcome

AMBULANCE TRAINING7.30pm Umoona Roadevery Tuesday except school holidays

LITTLE MUSICIANS10.00am—10.45amCoober Pedy Area SchoolMusic RoomCaters for 3 to 5 year olds

TINY TACKER PLAYGROUP0 - 2 year olds 10am—12.30pmCommunity Health MeetingRoom (behind Dr. Kami’s)

CP SHOOTERS CLUBFriday night shotgun 8pm tilldark (daylight savings time)

GREEK CLUB - Bingo 7.30 pm

COOBER PEDYMULTICULTURAL FORUM.Over 65s FREE TAI CHICLASSES. Sit or stand for thesegentle exercises. 1:15PM atCommunity Health

CP Social Scrabble 7.30pmUnited Club . All skill levelswelcome

AA 7pm Underground CatholicChurch - Hutchison StreetContact Geoff 0427646963

SOCCER Workshop 6pmSchool Oval 10-16 year olds

VETERINARY 2014

CP SHOOTERS CLUB9am and 11am Pistol

CFS TRAINING 10PMLast Saturday each month

CUT ‘N PASTE - 2013 2.00pmto 3.30pm at Youth Shed Ages5-17 Please call Donna 0439864 166 for more info. Every2nd Saturday

What’s OnWhat’s OnWhat’s OnWhat’s OnWhat’s On in COOBER PEDY?& Visiting Services

Roger Absalom BVMSRedgum Vet & Pet BoardingPort Augusta 08 86423308

CRICKET 5.30pm to 6.30 pm atSchool Gym

CRICKET 5.30pm to 6.30 pmat School Gym

MONDAYSKarate -Golf Club6 - 7pm General Class7 - 8pm Teenagers and Adults only

CRICKET AT OVALSaturday 7.00 pm andSunday 9.30pmPh: Fernando 0437 739 447

CRICKET AT OVALSaturday 7.00 pm andSunday 9.30pmPh: Fernando 0437 739 447

School Terms 2014 -15

Redgum Vet and Pet BoardingCoober Pedy Clinic dates for 2014

24/25 February7/8 April2/3 June4/5 August22/23 September10/11 NovemberActive Boys Group 3:15-5:00

ages 10 & up at the youth shed

Youth Shed 3:15-6:00 ages 8& up

Youth Shed 3:15-6:00 ages 8& up

Active Girls Group3:15-5:00 ages 8 & up

Late Night Fridays 6-10pm ages 12 & up

Karate -Golf Club6 - 7pm General Class7 - 8pm Teenagers and Adults

GREEK HALL7pm Charcoal BBQ & SaladEvery Thursday night

Junior Golf Saturdays 9.00 -11.00am.

Youth Shed 11-2 ages 8 +

Youth Shed 11-2 ages 8& up

CP SHOOTERS CLUBRifle 10am -

COOBER PEDYLIONS CLUB

Trash & TreasureTrash & TreasureTrash & TreasureTrash & TreasureTrash & TreasureINDOOR/INDOOR/INDOOR/INDOOR/INDOOR/

OUTDOORSOUTDOORSOUTDOORSOUTDOORSOUTDOORSLast Saturday of each month

Sat 25 OctSat 25 OctSat 25 OctSat 25 OctSat 25 OctSellers 8.30am

Buyers 9am

FREE SWIMMING for the Over65s, next term.1:30 – 7:30pm.Bring a friend free

COOBER PEDYMULTICULTURAL FORUM

COOBER PEDYMULTICULTURAL FORUM

COOBER PEDYMULTICULTURAL FORUMOver 65s FREE KARATE CLASS.10AM at the Golf Club

GOLF: 6pm Twighlight Golf

Over 65s FREE TAI CHI CLASSES.Sit or stand for these gentle exercises.1:15PM at Community Health BBQ, Hot Dogs, Donuts, Stalls

Waters + Younger2014 Visits toCoober Pedy

Phone 8331 9477 AdelaidePhone 8672 5979 Coober Pedy

Fax 8364 4676Email: [email protected]

ACCOUNTING 2014

17 - 21 November Jack8 - 12 December Jack

Income tax returns lodged electronically fora prompt refund (within 14 days subject tothe Australian Taxation Office)

We also specialize in providing sound,practical accounting & taxation advice toindividuals, families, businesses & SMSF’s

Other services provided –

•preparation & lodgment of business activitystatements (BAS)• registration for ABN’s, GST and Tax FileNumbers• stablishing new companies,superannuation funds (SMSF) and trusts• superannuation advice• tax planning• preparation of budgets• general business advice• auditing• Capital gains tax information, advice &record-keeping

Opal Inn Christmas Party

Serbian Church SocialClub, Dinner 6pm (everyFriday)

The OpalInn

ChristmasParty

is to be held onis to be held onis to be held onis to be held onis to be held onSunday 30Sunday 30Sunday 30Sunday 30Sunday 30

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Willing volunteersto contact

Stacey Coxph 08 8672 3003

50th Gymkhana atWilliam Creek- Saturday,

March 28th 2015.We would like to invite everyone who has hadanything to do with our gymkhanas over manyyears to come back and spend the weekend withus. The weekend with commence with a “Meetand Greet” at the Gymkhana Grounds on theFriday afternoon. Bring back any old photos ormemorabilia you may have- we would love todisplay it on the day.

For further information contact President NathanKeogh, The Peake Station, 0886707996 orSecretary Chantelle Edmunds or Treasurer HelenWilliams at Nilpinna Station 0886707975


The committee would like to thank everyone who supported the day, those who bought horses, the very generous sponsors who make these events pos-sible, and everyone who helped out on the weekend. Special thanks to the Roxby Downs Ambulance crew, kitchen and bar helpers, those who helped with

the stock, judges, timekeepers, etc. Without your support our events would not run!

Next year will be the 50th Gymkhana at William Creek- Saturday, March 28th 2015. We would like to invite everyone who has had anything to do with ourgymkhanas over many years to come back and spend the weekend with us. The weekend with commence with a “Meet and Greet” at the Gymkhana

Grounds on the Friday afternoon. Bring back any old photos or memorabilia you may have- we would love to display it on the day.

For further information contact President Nathan Keogh, The Peake Station, 0886707996 or Secretary Chantelle Edmunds or Treasurer Helen Williams atNilpinna Station 0886707975

Eddie Nunn with his team, Greg Warren, Greggy Warren and Colin Greenfield

Adam Litchfield, Marree, competing in the campdraft Will Clarke in the Steer Ride

Novice Champions- Greg Warren with his team Greggy Warren, EddieNunn and Jamie Kunze

Singles Winners- Tony Williams with Cameron, Matt and Daniel Williams

OZ MINERALS WILLIAM CREEK CAMP-DRAFT AND BRONCO BRANDING 2014


A good crowd attended the William CreekCampdraft and Bronco Branding on Saturday,

August 23rd 2014.

Campdrafting was the first event, and the Mike MaylinConstructions Adults Campdraft was won by Oodnadattalocal Andrew Clarke from Allandale Station riding Jacko.Second place went to Bridie Ferguson from CommodoreStation, Parachilna and third was Adam Litchfield,Wilpoorina Station, Marree.

Many thanks to Bill Willoughby, Booleroo Centre forjudging this event.

The McArdle Freight Novice Bronco Branding was wonby Greg Warren, Oodnadatta, and Nathan Keogh fromthe Peake Station was second. Greggy Warren Jnr tookout third position.

The OZ Minerals Singles event was up next, and thiswas won by Tony Williams, Mt Barry. Second was ClaytonSchmidt from Mt Kavanagh, and third was Eddie Nunnand the Macumba team.

Clayton Schmidt joined with Bully Booth, Murnpeowiein the B41 team to win the Anna Creek and Peake DoublesBronco Branding, second was the Litchfield family in theMundowdna team, and third Chris Reynolds, CommodoreStation and Bill Willoughby, Booleroo Centre.

Many thanks to Wayne Williams, Carrieton for judgingand Peter Burns and those who helped with the timingetc

The Lewis Bruhn Memorial Steer Ride, sponsorsed byBen Rose Transport was won by Will Clarke, Allandale,with Jamie Kunze, Macumba second and Tom Emery,Anna Creek third.

Peter Rowe’s Outback Mail Run Chute Dogging was hotlycontested and won byJamie Kunze, Macumba and MitchDavy, The Peake. Richard Nunn and Nathan Keogh weresecond and Norm Sims, Anna Creek and Rodney FullertonMungerannie took out third place.

The Children’s Poddy Ride was won by Oodnadatta localsWani Amos, with Jackie Amos second and Jesiah Stapletonthird

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BRBRBRBRBRANDING 2014ANDING 2014ANDING 2014ANDING 2014ANDING 2014By Helen WilliamsNilpinna Station

During the afternoon Father Paul Bourke spoke and aminute’s silence was observed for Lewis Bruhn. Lewiswho worked at Anna Creek was tragically killed on theeve of this event last year. It was lovely to have Lewis’parents, Leon and Deb from Auburn come up to sharethe weekend with us.

We also said farewell and thank you to Mr Jim Nagel , avolunteer with RICE.(Remote and Isolated Children’sExercise). Jim, together with other RICE personnel, hasbeen coming to William Creek and Oodnadatta for anumber of years for Activity Days, and ensuring thechildren are well entertained at all our events. It is certainlya wonderful service to be able to access. Jim has decidedto retire from these days, and we wish him well.

The committee would like to thank everyone whosupported the day, those who bought horses, the verygenerous sponsors who make these events possible, andeveryone who helped out on the weekend. Special thanksto the Roxby Downs Ambulance crew, kitchen and barhelpers, those who helped with the stock, judges,timekeepers, etc. Without your support our events wouldnot run!

Next year will be the 50th Gymkhana at William Creek-Saturday, March 28th 2015. We would like to inviteeveryone who has had anything to do with our gymkhanasover many years to come back and spend the weekendwith us. The weekend with commence with a “Meet andGreet” at the Gymkhana Grounds on the Friday afternoon.Bring back any old photos or memorabilia you may have-we would love to display it on the day.

For further information contact President Nathan Keogh,The Peake Station, 0886707996 or Secretary ChantelleEdmunds or Treasurer Helen Williams at Nilpinna Station0886707975

Doubles Winners Bully Booth (absent) and Clayton Schmidt, with Bridie Ferguson, holding Reeva,Chris Reynolds and Adam Litchfield

Placegetters in the Lewis Bruhn Memorial Steer Ride- Tom Emery, Jamie Kunze, Will Clarke, withLewis’ parents Leon and Deb Bruhn from Auburn, and Norm and Stephi Sims, Anna Creek

Kaeli Mengerson, Copley and her team ChrisReynolds, Bully Booth and Greggy Warren Jnr

Andrew Clarke, Allandale, in the campdraft

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